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Q: I'd like to plant hosta under a big tree in my front yard. Should I kill the grass with Roundup or such or dig it up? Would either hurt the tree roots? A: You've got two options, depending on how ...

Do you have an area in your garden which always seems to take a lot of attention and never looks very attractive? The soil is poor, drainage is poor and lighting conditions are less than ideal. Weeds, ...

Hosta is a perennial foliage plant so well-known and widely planted that many gardeners take it for granted. There are over 3000 named varieties, all of them easy to grow and very trouble-free. They ...

“I need to plant a hosta under my tree, which variety is your favorite?” This innocent question to one of the North Dakota State University Extension Master Gardeners in Ward County sent me down a ...

Hostas prove that variety is the spice of life, at least when it comes to their role in the landscape. Their large leaves come in a range of colors, shapes and textures and last for years. With ...

Gardening under trees can be tricky! Plants living in the root zone must compete for light, water and nutrients. Most of the tree's roots that are responsible for water and nutrient uptake are within ...

Not much will grow under big trees, but this combination of hosta, liriope and barrenwort is one excellent solution. Trees have a lot of great traits, but they make lousy botanical neighbors to most ...

Q.:Please recommend some plants that would tolerate being planted under an oak tree. It is in our front yard next to the driveway, about 14 inches diameter. The soil is well drained. The placement of ...

“A new neighbor decided to limb up some spruce trees to about 8 feet along the property line and I am now looking at bare soil on my side of the trees. Will a shady grass blend work in this situation?

Q.:Please recommend some plants that would tolerate being planted under an oak tree. It is in our front yard next to the driveway, about 14 inches diameter. The soil is well drained. The placement of ...